Did you know that a tarantula’s primary defense mechanism is not actually their large size or their scary bite? The actual ...

Experts say Kansans don't need to be worried about the healthy population of tarantulas found in parts of the state, particularly in the southern tier of counties. The large, hairy spiders are ...

Tarantulas can be found in Palo Alto’s Foothills Park and many preserves in the region. Courtesy Jack Owicki. In the waning sunlight near the Stanford Dish and in the open fields in the hills, a ...